Estes Park, CO-September 4, 2011

We went to Estes Park this morning. It reminds me a lot of Gatlinburg, TN but it's much, much older and in need of a facelift. We did not really go to buy anything. It was just a peaceful getaway. However, we were unaware of an arts and crafts festival that was taking place there. You couldn't stir the people with a stick. It was like a herd of hungry cattle fighting for fresh grain. We did find a unique store we had never been in before, so now we have a reason to go back. The weater in Estes was just gorgeous. 65°, sunshine, cool breeze, clear skies but oh my goodness so many humans buzzing around. The weather here really cooled off last night. It was 59° in this coach when we woke up this morning. Derrick's house was not quite that cool. But once the sun was up and shining, it was great weather. I'm not sure the pomegranate tree is a happy camper. But it should still survive. Night before last was a very windy night. It would be a tropical storm or perhaps a hurricane if it were on the coast. But because there's no moisture in the wind, it can howl very loud and long without damage. It does cause a restless night's sleep, however. All of the canning is done for the season and the Harley Davidson drapes are done and hanging up. Yippee!! Wednesday is departure day. We are looking forward to being out and about again. For my friends, in the path of TS Lee, you're in my prayers. Hang in there!